If you could change ONE aspect of your game for the better (within bounds of reason) what would it be? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2016-12-10T04:07:40Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/if-you-could-change-one-aspect-of-your-game-for-the-better-within?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLot's of good fodder in this…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-09-13:1869403:Comment:9526842012-09-13T16:37:33.093ZMike Flynnhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/MikeFlynn
<p>Lot's of good fodder in this discussion. Serving is a popular area, and one I am always tweaking for even the smallest advantages. Although I might take it further and say my improving second serve variety (different spins and great locations using the same toss). I fell like this would also be an indirect way of freeing me up on my first serve as well...</p>
<p>Lot's of good fodder in this discussion. Serving is a popular area, and one I am always tweaking for even the smallest advantages. Although I might take it further and say my improving second serve variety (different spins and great locations using the same toss). I fell like this would also be an indirect way of freeing me up on my first serve as well...</p> Fitness would be the main thi…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-08-19:1869403:Comment:9417582012-08-19T15:49:06.656ZJon Penafloridahttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/JonPenaflorida
<p>Fitness would be the main thing I would change. When I trained hard for a Future's qualifier event I was able to take a 20 year old 6'5" D1 player who played #1 or #2 oh his team to 3 sets and almost beat him and I'm 33 years old, 5'5" with my shoes on and probably more than 40lbs+ over weight lol. I actually ran out of gas in that match, so this is a glaring indicator for me that I need to get in shape just to keep up with these guys...let alone have a chance to beat them lol</p>
<p>Fitness would be the main thing I would change. When I trained hard for a Future's qualifier event I was able to take a 20 year old 6'5" D1 player who played #1 or #2 oh his team to 3 sets and almost beat him and I'm 33 years old, 5'5" with my shoes on and probably more than 40lbs+ over weight lol. I actually ran out of gas in that match, so this is a glaring indicator for me that I need to get in shape just to keep up with these guys...let alone have a chance to beat them lol</p> I did? Well, I think that tho…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-25:1869403:Comment:9263262012-07-25T06:47:24.633ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>I did? Well, I think that though. Laver said it, then Sampras said it. Then I said it. lol</p>
<p>I did? Well, I think that though. Laver said it, then Sampras said it. Then I said it. lol</p> More free points on my serve.…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-24:1869403:Comment:9261832012-07-24T20:09:20.510ZKyle McCainhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/KyleMcCain
<p>More free points on my serve. To much grinding, getting to old hahah. Just like tim said" you are only as good as your second serve", true that!</p>
<p>More free points on my serve. To much grinding, getting to old hahah. Just like tim said" you are only as good as your second serve", true that!</p> "Once I get toward the end of…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-22:1869403:Comment:9249632012-07-22T02:31:35.843ZRobert Williamshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/stromin212
<p>"Once I get toward the end of a match, my serve becomes more inconsistent" that's a normal melt down! it still happens even to the professional. in our situation getting better with the serve in the later stages of the game. happens when we can just get the ball in play, nothing special. if time and ware of the match effects you just think how it effects your opponent.in this game you get better by knowing what effects your opponent and putting then on that diet. that just my not be your…</p>
<p>"Once I get toward the end of a match, my serve becomes more inconsistent" that's a normal melt down! it still happens even to the professional. in our situation getting better with the serve in the later stages of the game. happens when we can just get the ball in play, nothing special. if time and ware of the match effects you just think how it effects your opponent.in this game you get better by knowing what effects your opponent and putting then on that diet. that just my not be your serve.but a lot of things including mental aspects.</p> I would have to agree with be…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-21:1869403:Comment:9243312012-07-21T05:29:17.057ZBetty Caohttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/BettyCao
<p>I would have to agree with being able to use my serve as a weapon. </p>
<p>My serve comes and goes -- During a match, it is not uncommon for me to hit good serves throughout my 1st set + some games. Once I get toward the end of a match, my serve becomes more inconsistent. I'm still trying to figure out why that is the case. </p>
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<p>I'd also like to improve my volleying game. </p>
<p>I would have to agree with being able to use my serve as a weapon. </p>
<p>My serve comes and goes -- During a match, it is not uncommon for me to hit good serves throughout my 1st set + some games. Once I get toward the end of a match, my serve becomes more inconsistent. I'm still trying to figure out why that is the case. </p>
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<p>I'd also like to improve my volleying game. </p> i have 2 serves the first a m…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-06-15:1869403:Comment:9045392012-06-15T22:27:07.417ZRobert Williamshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/stromin212
<p>i have 2 serves the first a margin for error the spin of course. it spin down while the opponent swings up and a lot of balls go</p>
<p>into the net. finally i have put it in combination with a return that is high and also spinning. i have something that cause</p>
<p>difficulty for the opponent. make him wait and deal with a high bouncing ball deep in the back of the court. it works good especially when the sun is shining.</p>
<p>i have 2 serves the first a margin for error the spin of course. it spin down while the opponent swings up and a lot of balls go</p>
<p>into the net. finally i have put it in combination with a return that is high and also spinning. i have something that cause</p>
<p>difficulty for the opponent. make him wait and deal with a high bouncing ball deep in the back of the court. it works good especially when the sun is shining.</p> MT, when I read between the…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-06-15:1869403:Comment:9039692012-06-15T13:44:53.881ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p>MT, when I read between the lines here, I am thinking that your second serve may need to improve. Is it a real sitter that gets you on the defensive right away? I think having a good kick second serve is important - right now I have that, and folks can not attack it. My problem is that my first serve is not much different and I can not get any aces or virtual aces.</p>
<p>MT, when I read between the lines here, I am thinking that your second serve may need to improve. Is it a real sitter that gets you on the defensive right away? I think having a good kick second serve is important - right now I have that, and folks can not attack it. My problem is that my first serve is not much different and I can not get any aces or virtual aces.</p> changing one thing oh no doub…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-05-25:1869403:Comment:8945232012-05-25T16:36:15.656ZRobert Williamshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/stromin212
<p>changing one thing oh no doubt. it would be my overhead smash! but you i see a lot of players going along in a match. taking highballs after a bounce. than here it comes a high ball and bang right into the net.i got to defeat myself on this one like all the rest. to get better when the time comes and looking and searching for something said about it, that would click for me.that was the hangup a clear understanding about how to proceed.it when like this <strong>put these two…</strong></p>
<p>changing one thing oh no doubt. it would be my overhead smash! but you i see a lot of players going along in a match. taking highballs after a bounce. than here it comes a high ball and bang right into the net.i got to defeat myself on this one like all the rest. to get better when the time comes and looking and searching for something said about it, that would click for me.that was the hangup a clear understanding about how to proceed.it when like this <strong>put these two together</strong>. YOU A QUARTERBACK TAKING A SNAP YOU ARE CROSS STEPPING BACKWARD TO AVOID THE SACK.NOW YOU A BASEBALL OUT FIELDER YOU GOT TO THROW THAT GUY OUT TRYING TO STEAL!!!!!!!!</p> In my case, I was standing to…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-05-23:1869403:Comment:8935962012-05-23T09:01:29.599ZAlex Danielshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/AlexDaniels
<p>In my case, I was standing too far back behind the baseline. I forced myself to start playing within a foot or two of the line and took the ball earlier than I was comfortable with. I used a ball machine during some of that transition and had my hitting partner, feed me low hard balls.</p>
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<p>The last thing I changed was my grip, I opened up the racquet face, so I was able to hit with a more offensive forehand.</p>
<p>In my case, I was standing too far back behind the baseline. I forced myself to start playing within a foot or two of the line and took the ball earlier than I was comfortable with. I used a ball machine during some of that transition and had my hitting partner, feed me low hard balls.</p>
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<p>The last thing I changed was my grip, I opened up the racquet face, so I was able to hit with a more offensive forehand.</p>